Real kampung flavours

RAMADAN is the time when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and breaking fast is something they look forward to.

Some Muslims may not have the time to prepare a home-cooked meal to enjoy with their family.

If you happen to be one of them, fret not as Cititel Mid Valley’s Citi Cafe offers a spread similar to home-cooked meals.

Patrons to Citi Cafe can break fast at the terrace section or be seated close to the variety of food offered inside the cafe.

No matter where you are seated, you will be assured of a sumptuous yet value-for-money meal served by the restaurant’s friendly staff.

A buffet of over 60 dishes, made from the freshest of ingredients, are available at the cafe.

Proud chef: Chef Mat Noor presenting 10 of his best dishes to savour this Ramadan.

There are five menus on rotational basis, featuring a different menu every day, offering guests an interesting variety of exotic Malaysian delicacies and international cuisines.

“We offer a mix of international and Malaysian food as we have guests not only from Malaysia but from other countries,” said Citi Cafe sous chef, chef Mat Noor.

“Muslims do not just love their kampung-style food, they have also grown to love international flavours so we have incorporated a selection of Asian delights from our neighbouring country, Thailand,” he added.

Those who dine at Citi Cafe can pick their favourites among the wide variety of dishes ranging from traditional Malay meals to international flavour such as Thai Papaya Salad, Thai Prawn Salad and Western meals like Chicken Cordon Bleu and beef steak .

Ayam Percik: Though spicy, the dish is a must-try item at Citi Cafe.

Chef Mat Noor said the cooking styles of the local dishes were inspired by the different recipes used in different states in Malaysia. An example is the way the Ayam Percik is cooked in his hometown of Terengganu.

“Our Ayam Percik is usually reddish yellow, cooked with santan,” he said, adding that the Oxtail Asam Pedas, cooked Malaccan style, was a sought-after dish at their hotel during the festive season.

At the noodle station, sample their prawn noodles, Penang assam laksa and curry noodles while the carving section features Western delights such as Roasted Lamb Leg with different condiments and sauces.

The Ramadan buffet dinner served is 100% halal and is held from 7pm to 10pm.

The buffet is priced at RM70++ per adult while children get to enjoy the buffet at RM35++.

If you dine between Aug 1 and 6, the buffet will be offered at a special price of RM60++ for adults and RM30++ for children.

This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.